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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.04, 1,081.46 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.04, 1,081.46 and 258.76 is: 388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.04 : 1,081.46 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.04/1,081.46 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.04x = 1,081.46 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.04x = 279,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,836.53/721.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.10

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